She was born Jan. 14, 1933 in Poseyville to the late
James and Mary Ellen (Price) Martin. Mary Lou retired as a cook from Gibson
Southern High School where she was known as “The Chicken Lady”.

She was a former member of
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, Gibson
Southern basketball fan as well as a Willie Nelson fan. She enjoyed crocheting
and cooking for her family. Also preceding her in death was her husband Ivan in
1992, a son Thomas and a grandson Eric Coomer.